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05 July, 2012

Country Living Inspired Ruler Table Runner

I have a fun new project to show you and this one is really special because it was made for a very special lady…my friend Pat! She loves black and white and has a thing about numbers, so this ruler runner is right up her alley!

Here is the inspiration photo that she found from Country Living. Cute, huh? You can find directions for making their versionhere. It was really too long for Pat’s needs so I did a little tweaking, but I love those giant numbers! I love the vintage look of it, too...just takes me back to elementary school!

I decided to leave off the 1/8 marks since this was a smaller version and I didn’t want it to look too crowded. I also used white cotton duck fabric for the runner since the drop cloth that they suggested is really not white, but grey. I think I like the look of the sharper contrast that change achieved.

I used the Souvenir Regular font to create the numbers and printed them in 3 ½ inch size. Then I used a pencil and colored over the back to create my own carbon paper! lol Next, I pinned the numbers in place and traced over them. Finally, I finished them off by outlining them with fabric marker and filling in with fabric paint.

And here is my version of their look. I may just have to make one of these for myself! Love the way it all looks with the morning sun peeking in through the breakfast room window!

Isabella says she especially likes the addition of the green bottle to the table since it matches her eyes! (You’ll have to admit that they are beautiful!) And not only that, but it matches her favorite froggy toy. Apparently for our little former super model (she’s a little too portly now), it is easy being green! lol

What a darling, thoughtful gift! This is so clever, Debbie. You amaze me with the projects you take on with such ease. I know Pat is going to be thrilled!Congratulations on winning the eruos. Have fun shopping! I can't think of a more appropriate blogger to have won this one. ;-)Hugs ~ Sarah

Pretty darn cute. I would love to try it, but I am just sure I would mess up the measurements. I'm not known for my numerical savvy. I bet your friend is thrilled. How sweet of you to make that for her.Liz

Debbie,WoW!!! You did an amazing job on this runner...I like your version better as I, too, have a smaller table!Portly ...( or not) Isabella is still a striking beauty!Fondly,PatP. S. The microwave corn was a HUGE success on the Fourth of July...thanks for the tip!

I keep looking at my CL and thinking about giving that runner a try. I have to agree about the fabric choice. I think your is much better and I think it would be much easier the way you did it. I guess I have no excuse not to try it now! Thanks for making it EZ (my kind of DIY).

I'm like Kelly - I've had this in the back of my mind ever since I saw it from Country Living. Yours is a perfect version. I love it. I've always thought it would be the perfect runner to put out in September, in honor of kids going back to school. You did a wonderful job!

This is such a creative idea and a really FUN runner! Very wonderfully done. You make it sound so easy!Your project would be perfect to share at TUTORIALS TIPS AND TIDBITS, my new weekly linky party! It is live every Wednesday evening at 8:00. Come on over and join in!

Great job! So happy you linked to Cowgirl Up because I am showing off your runner on my facebook page tonight! :) Samantha @ Crafty Texas Girlshttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Crafty-Texas-Girls/140299076008437

Ohhhh my goodness. HOW did i miss this today. I LOVE that you made this for our sweet Pat and know it will make her feel better after having a rough week. Can I just say I love this a hundred times over. I like yours so much better for the reasons you said, because it is crisp and not as cluttered with lines. You are just a genius my friend. I can't wait to see it in her home.

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